The Neoarchean: Understanding Earth Before Oxygen: A Journey Through 2.8 Billion Years of Geological History | Stromatolites, Cratons, and the Rise of Photosynthesis
Kindle Edition or EPUB + Converted PDF نویسندگان: E. Masaki
جزئیات
فرمت: Kindle Edition or EPUB + Converted PDF تاریخ انتشار نسخه الکترونیکی : February 19, 2026
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لینک: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GP6KFHXQ
375,000 تومان
زمان تحویل: حداکثر 24 ساعت
توضیحات
2.8 billion years ago — the oxygen you breathe today did not yet exist.The atmosphere held no oxygen. The oceans were saturated with iron, tinting them green. The Sun was 25% dimmer than today.On this alien version of Earth, a tiny microbe began producing something revolutionary: oxygen.That was the beginning of the greatest transformation in planetary history.This book is the definitive guide to the "Neoarchean Era" — the period from 2.8 to 2.5 billion years ago — compiled from the latest findings in geology, paleobiology, and geochemistry.What This Book Reveals- Why didn't Earth freeze? — The truth behind the "Faint Young Sun Paradox"- The ocean was not blue — iron-rich seas of the Neoarchean- Oxygen was poison — the microbes that caused history's greatest environmental catastrophe- The origin of the iron in your car and your smartphone- Why scientists searching for life on exoplanets must look beyond oxygenDigest Table of ContentsThis book contains 15 chapters + 16 appendices,Here are the standout chapters:Chapter 4: Neoarchean Oceans and AtmosphereThe scientific evidence for "green oceans" and a world with less than 1/100,000th of today's oxygen levelsChapter 6: Cyanobacteria and Oxygenic PhotosynthesisThe microbial revolution that changed Earth — why oxygen didn't accumulate at firstChapter 8: Banded Iron Formations and GeochemistryHow the Neoarchean seafloor became the source of modern iron oreChapter 11: Transition to the Proterozoic and the Great Oxidation EventThe eve of Earth's greatest turning point — the road to planetary transformationChapter 12: Guide to Neoarchean LocationsAustralia's Pilbara, South Africa's Kaapvaal — a field guide to where researchers exploreAppendix A: Frequently Asked Questions"Were there animals?" "What color was the ocean?" "How long was a day?" — 10 common questions, fully answeredAppendix C: Glossary of Key TermsStromatolite, komatiite, craton... every essential term explainedFeatures of This Book- 15 chapters + 16 appendices — FAQ, timeline, glossary, and worldwide site guide included- All technical terms explained — no prior knowledge required- Includes the latest research — reflects discoveries from the 2020sWho This Book Is For- Anyone fascinated by Earth's deep history- Anyone curious about whether life exists elsewhere in the universe- Fans of science documentaries, podcasts, and YouTube channels- Professionals seeking deeper general knowledge- Students of geology, paleontology, and earth sciencesThe depth of 2.8 billion years is beyond imagination.Modern humans appeared only about 300,000 years ago.The Neoarchean lasted 10,000 times longer than all of human history.Yet we still stand on the foundations that were laid during that era.Through this book, take a moment to contemplate the epic history of our planet.
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